What type of incubator do you use?

[Vinman]

you inline it to the power cord. this way it runs all the time. I think you have to get a transformor to bring down the curent. You have to go to a radioshack or a eletrical supply store

 

[diamondlil]

After tinkering with the placement of the heatmat I'm seeing a stable 84f now, just in time because Pearl is going blue!

 

[Jimmus]

you inline it to the power cord. this way it runs all the time. I think you have to get a transformor to bring down the curent. You have to go to a radioshack or a eletrical supply store

Ok great thanks alot

 

[TripleMoonsExotic]

Fancy-smancy incubator from JP! Being tested today...Hopefully will have it next week!

Link to specs

 

[Mrs InsaneOne]

Last year we used a shelf in the closet, but I was always worrying about it getting too hot and then we had trouble with the swamp cooler and panic set in about 9 out of ten days the entire time.

So this year we picked up the Hovabator and it's working much better so far! We've got it down to the lowest setting and it only comes on in the wee hours of the morning when it's nippy outside and the rest of the time it stays off, yet it doesn't get as hot as the air temps. So we'll see how much of a difference it makes for the egglets.

It helps too that we had our snakes laying a month earlier this year too. Next year we'll need something larger and we're thinking about building a cooler/fridge type deal - but it will depend on where we are and what we'll be doing when the times comes.

I've seen loads of interesting set-ups here though, so we'll have plenty of ideas to work with when the time comes!

Jenn

 

[Random8A]

I love Drizzt80's idea, looks affordable and easy to make! I was considering a Hova for my upcoming clutch, but I've heard the home made ones works just as well and arent so pricey!

 

[MikeSaw23]

Time for a change

Well last year with the custom incubator I used things did not go well planned.
Because of this I am going to purchase a Hovabator.
Which model do I need to get?

 

[MegF.]

I just use the basic model if I use one. The one without the fan. Make sure you set it up ahead of time to stabilize the temperature on it. The thermostat on it works well, but takes a little tweaking. Tape it down once you get it there (Thanks Kathy for that advice) so that you don't accidently hit it and ruin the setting.

 

[Vinny/Birmingham/UK]

Is this going to be ok to use?

http://www.livefoodsbypost.co.uk/lucky-reptile-herp-nursery-ii---incubator-hn-2uk-1441-p.asp

Cheers

 

[venomstreet]

I use one of my snake rooms to incubate eggs. I have a room with adults and one with babies. Each room is kept at 81 - 83 degrees, at all times, except when the adults are being cooled of course. Each room has an oil-filled radiator looking electric heater controlled by a Helix 1500 (I think it is), and a ceiling fan. No nighttime temp drop, and no lights, except when Im in the room.

When the Corn eggs come, I put them in 6.75" x 3.25" clear deli cups with no holes in the sides. I put several pinholes, 6 - 8, in the lid with a heated sewing needle. Too small for bugs to get in, but the eggs still get air. Vermiculite/water at 50/50 by weight.

I set them on the shelf in the baby/still growing snake room, and the helix probe is hung at the level of the containers, so they are kept at 81 - 83 degrees. They hatch in 58 - 65 days. Very seldom, if at all, do I have to mist eggs or add water to containers because eggs dent.

I incubate Cornsnake, Kingsnake, and Cobra eggs the exact same way. No problems. So, I fail to see the need to build or buy an incubator.

RC

 

[El Jefe]

That time of year again so I thought I'd revive a few of the helpful threads and see if other people want to vote.